A Comprehensive Systematic Review of TinyML for Person Detection Systems.

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Title: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of TinyML for Person Detection Systems.
Authors: Soliman, Yehia A.1 yahia.abuelkhair@fci.helwan.edu.eg, Ghoneim, Amr S.2 amr.ghoneim@fci.helwan.edu.eg, Elkhouly, Mahmoud M.3 elkhouly@fci.helwan.edu.eg
Source: IAENG International Journal of Computer Science. Nov2025, Vol. 52 Issue 11, p4074-4086. 13p.
Subjects: Machine learning, Computing platforms, Benchmark problems (Computer science), Intelligent sensors, Automatic tracking, Mathematical optimization, Artificial neural networks
Abstract: Tiny Machine Learning (TinyML) enables the deployment of machine learning models on ultra-low-power and memory-constrained edge devices. This capability is crucial for person detection systems in applications such as smart homes, wearable health monitors, industrial safety, and wildlife surveillance. However, deploying person detection on microcontrollers poses significant challenges due to limited computation, memory, and energy resources. This paper presents a systematic literature review (SLR) of recent research in TinyML-based person detection from 2014 to 2024. We explore lightweight neural network architectures (e. g., MobileNet, Tiny-YOLO), optimization techniques (e. g., quantization, pruning, knowledge distillation), and performance metrics, including accuracy, latency, and energy efficiency. We also assess the suitability of edge hardware platforms such as ARM Cortex-M, ESP32, STM32, Jetson Nano, and Raspberry Pi. The review identifies current trends, highlights practical constraints, and proposes future directions involving adaptive models, federated learning, and privacypreserving designs. This work serves as a reference for researchers and practitioners aiming to build efficient, scalable, and real-time TinyML-based person detection systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Tiny Machine Learning (TinyML) enables the deployment of machine learning models on ultra-low-power and memory-constrained edge devices. This capability is crucial for person detection systems in applications such as smart homes, wearable health monitors, industrial safety, and wildlife surveillance. However, deploying person detection on microcontrollers poses significant challenges due to limited computation, memory, and energy resources. This paper presents a systematic literature review (SLR) of recent research in TinyML-based person detection from 2014 to 2024. We explore lightweight neural network architectures (e. g., MobileNet, Tiny-YOLO), optimization techniques (e. g., quantization, pruning, knowledge distillation), and performance metrics, including accuracy, latency, and energy efficiency. We also assess the suitability of edge hardware platforms such as ARM Cortex-M, ESP32, STM32, Jetson Nano, and Raspberry Pi. The review identifies current trends, highlights practical constraints, and proposes future directions involving adaptive models, federated learning, and privacypreserving designs. This work serves as a reference for researchers and practitioners aiming to build efficient, scalable, and real-time TinyML-based person detection systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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